Optical switching and attenuation systems and methods therefor
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May 20, 2004
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Jul 7, 2003
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Mar 30, 1998
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Novel light switches and attenuators are disclosed. In one form of the invention, a novel 2.times.2 crossbar switch is formed by positioning a movable reflector intermediate four fiberoptic lines. In another form of the invention, a 1.times.N switch is formed by providing a plurality of cantilevers each having a reflective surface thereon. In still another form of the invention, a novel light attenuator is formed by positioning a movable arm intermediate two fiberoptic elements.
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